Hermes browser extension v0.4.0 ships 27 browser tools with opt-in control
Teknium · x · 2026-11-01
Hermes browser extension v0.4.0 ships a new MIT-licensed plugin with 27 tools that connect browser context and Hermes Control to your Hermes runtime, replacing the old companion extension. Highlights: 20 tab control tools, 7 browser context tools and 3 hooks, all opt-in and limited to attached tabs; a brand-new onboarding and chat UI with 21 languages, themes and live preview; status checks distinguishing ready/outdated/disabled/missing/unreachable plugin states; plus fixes across chats, models, connections and safety, and one-click access to Hermes Web.
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